Last October, the FTC challenged innovators to create solutions to block those annoying — and illegal — robocalls. We’re happy to announce that we received 744 eligible submissions before the FTC Robocall Challenge closed on January 17, 2013. You...
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When you get an illegal robocall, hang up the phone. Don’t press one to speak to a live operator, and don’t press any other numbers to get off the list — it will likely lead to more robocalls.
If you or your company comes up with a technological solution to the scourge of illegal robocalls, you could earn national accolades — and, under the right circumstances, $50,000. Yup, you read that right.
At a recent FTC summit, Robocalls...
Few things can be more annoying than answering the phone while you're in the middle of something — and then being greeted by a recording.
If you receive a robocall trying to sell you something (and you haven’t given the caller your written...
If you have a phone, it probably seems like illegal robocalls are out of control. There are several reasons for the spike in illegal robocalls.
The FTC is continuing aggressive law enforcement and pursuing innovative solutions to the...
If you’re shopping for a new or used car, the salesperson may encourage you to buy an auto service contract to help protect against unexpected or costly repairs. While a service contract may sound like a good idea, it may overlap with the...
Consumers are getting more and more unsolicited robocalls. As the number of these calls has multiplied, so have the number of complaints reported to the FTC, state and local law enforcement agencies, and consumer organizations across the...
Voice mail boxes across the nation are being clogged with prerecorded phone calls from companies that claim to be able to negotiate significantly lower interest rates with your credit card issuers if you just pay them a fee first.
The...
Tell Me More About the National Do Not Call Registry
Why would I register my phone number with the National Do Not Call Registry?
The National Do Not Call Registry gives you an opportunity to limit the telemarketing calls you receive. Once you...
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) puts consumers in charge of the number of telemarketing calls they get at home. The TSR established the National Do Not Call Registry, which makes it easier and more efficient...
